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Marvel Rivals Season 5 Revealed: Gambit Launches Nov. 14, Rogue Follows, With 18v18 Mode and Times Square Hub

A Krakoa wedding storyline signals an X‑Men focus with expanded social play plus cross-platform carryover.

Overview

  • Gambit arrives at season launch as a Strategist whose Chronovium-charged cards can heal, cleanse, deal damage with knockback and anti-heal, and whose ultimate boosts allies’ jumps and attacks.
  • Rogue joins mid-season, with her exact release timing and role not yet confirmed by NetEase.
  • A non-combat Times Square social map for up to 100 players goes live at launch for hangouts, emotes, and creator-led moments.
  • An 18v18 Conquest mode called Annihilation debuts Nov. 27 on the new Grand Garden map.
  • Cross-progression rolls out with Season 5, and first-anniversary events on Nov. 27 grant 2,500 Units and a free Legendary Jeff the Land Shark skin, with a brief trailer tease pointing to Cyclops as a possible future addition.